Published 16:31 IST, December 17th 2019

Luka Doncic recreates ICONIC LeBron James-Dwyane Wade dunk moment with Kristaps Porzingis

NBA 2019-20: Dallas Mavericks star player Luka Doncic recreated the iconic LeBron James-Dwyane Wade moment with Mavericks teammate Kristaps Porzingis.

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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic recreated LeBron James and Dwyane Wade's iconic photo from eight years ago with Mavs teammate Kistaps Porzingis. James-Wade photo is arguably one of most recognisable NBA photos of this decade. photo shows Dwyane Wade turning away from basket with his arms raised in victory as LeBron James is flying mid-air for a dunk. famous photograph was taken by Associated Press Photo's Morry Gash. 

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LeBron James and Dwyane Wade shot was taken in 2010 and turned nine years old this month. Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis recreated a moment on anniversary of photo during ir game against Detroit Pistons. Mavericks won game 122-111 on Thursday, December 12 (Friday, December 13 IST) at  Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. Though photos have some differences, Doncic and Porzingis are clearly recreating photo. Porzingis is t soaring in air as James was, and is also taken from or side of court (also from a different angle).

As photo is different, fans of James and Wade were t happy with result. y criticised Doncic and Porzingis, saying that older version was clearly better. With Luka Doncic injured, Kristaps Porzingis led Mavericks to a 120-116 victory against Milwaukee Bucks.  Mavericks will play Boston Celtics next on Wednesday night (Thursday morning IST) at  American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, USA.

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13:49 IST, December 17th 2019